Moses and Israel Sing to the Lord — Exodus 15:1–3 After witnessing the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea and the destruction of Pharaoh’s army, Moses and the Israelites responded with worship. They did not remain silent after experiencing God’s deliverance. They turned their experience into a song of praise. Moses led the people in… Continue reading

God Leads Israel Toward the Sea — Exodus 14:1–4 After leaving Egypt, the Israelites continued their journey under God’s direction. Instead of taking them along an easier route, God instructed Moses to lead them to a location where they would appear to be trapped beside the Red Sea. From a human perspective, this seemed like… Continue reading

The Firstborn Belong to God — Exodus 13:1–2 After rescuing Israel from Egypt, God gave Moses instructions concerning the firstborn of Israel. God declared that every firstborn belonged to Him, including the firstborn of both people and animals. «“Consecrate to me every firstborn male.” — Exodus 13:2» This command was directly connected to the tenth… Continue reading